All Obituaries

Richard A. Banks, 71, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at 2:25 A.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia He was born August 21, 1948 in Adair County, preceded in death by his father, Winfrey Banks, a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, the Adair County Cattlemen’s Association and a farmer Survivors include: His wife – Barbara Bottoms Banks of Columbia His mother – Lois Farris Banks of Columbia One daughter – Sheri Banks Little of...

Randy Huckaby, 64, of Columbia, Kentucky (the Cane Valley community) died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home. He was born September 29, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Jesse Hobart and Juanita Saunders Huckaby and employed by Osh Kosh B’Gosh for several years and most recently a carpenter. Survivors include: His wife – Malinda Dye Huckaby of Columbia One son – Dustin Huckaby of Columbia Two daughters – Kim Popplewell and husband Chris, Amanda Dartt and...

Mary Annis Feese Cooley born September 28, 1933, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 86 years, 3 months, and 16 days of age.  She was the first of three children and was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Verna Ferrell Feese; one brother, Clifton Feese; and one son-in-law, Frank Kologinczak.  She married Calvin Christie Cooley on December 23, 1950, who preceded her in death on September 28, 2019. Mary was a member of the Plum Point Baptist Church where...

Jim Moss, 71, of Columbia, Kentucky, died at his home. He was born January 21, 1948, to the late James Philip and Geraldine Baker Moss.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Coomer.  Jim was a member of Egypt Christian Church and a United States Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He served the Adair County School District as a teacher, coach and Athletic Director where he was a mentor and positive influence to many.  He was a...

Ramona Barbee, 80, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her home. She was born April 9, 1939, in Sparksville, Kentucky, to the late Ottie and Maxine Harvey Wheeler.  She was one of the most loved high school teachers in Adair County and impacted so many lives, retiring after 27 years in the Adair County School System, most of those years in the business department.  She always rooted for the underprivileged student to excel and become the most they could...

Ida Dee Price, 74, formerly of Columbia, died Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 6:00 A.M. in the Rockcastle Regional Hospital in Mt. Vernon She was born June 19, 1945, in Gradyville, Kentucky, to the late Robert and Eula Parson Bryant and was formerly employed by McDonalds in Columbia. Survivors include: Two brothers – Robert Bryant of Columbia and Ray Bryant of Somerset Several other relatives and friends Graveside service – Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. in Haven Hill...

Martha Dunbar, 92, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her residence. She was born April 15, 1927, in Cumberland County, to the late Rev. Frank J. and Lula Dronaugh Hulse and was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dunbar in 1957.  She retired from the Adair County Board of Education and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include: One son – Joseph Bennett Dunbar and his wife Cynthia of Lubbock, Texas Five grandchildren – Nga (David)...

Joyce (Loy) Hoots March 26, 1935 to January 7, 2020 “Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.”  Proverbs 31:31   Joyce (Loy) Hoots passed away on January 7, 2020 following a sudden illness. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, and sister. She was born in Russell County, Kentucky, to the late James Alexander and Gertrude (Lawless) Loy. Joyce moved to Adair County at the...

Cashius Ray Beard, 84, of Columbia, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the University of Louisville Hospital as a result of an automobile accident. He was born June 2, 1935 in Adair County to the late Cashius Daniel & Vesta Elizabeth Beard.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several siblings.  Cashius was a sawmill & construction worker.  Survivors Include: His Wife of 60 years – Frances Beard of Columbia Two Sons – Daniel Beard...

Randall Glenn Rooks, 74, of Rockville, IN and formerly of Columbia, KY, died on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 2:02 P.M. at the Putnam County Hospital Emergency Room in Greencastle.  He was born July 13, 1945 in Columbia, Kentucky to the late William Rooks & Minnie Hardwick Rooks.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Rooks & Nita Rooks.  Randall served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, was a plumber and a welder,...